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TThe Striptease Trail at Tsitsikamma Lodge is deep in the heart of one of South Africa’s most beautiful and ancient forests. Wander at will, alone or with a loved one, along a necklace of crystal-clear rock pools, shedding your inhibitions and your clothes as you meander through forest ferns.
Deep in the heart of one of South Africa’s most ancient and beautiful indigenous forests is one of the Garden Route's best-kept secrets – the Striptease Trail.
You'll find the Striptease Trail at the multi-award winning Tsitsikamma Lodge, beside the legendary Tsitsikamma Forest, where 32 free-standing log cabins, each with its own private garden, spa bath, deck and braai (barbeque) area tucked away amidst lush foliage, big trees, birdsong and perfect peace.
Although you could try bird watching, horse riding, tubing or even an adrenaline-fuelled tree-top canopy tour, why not cool off, strip off and venture along the hidden Striptease Trail?
You are assured of perfect privacy because you book your trail at the lodge and then it is reserved exclusively for you and whoever you are going to get down to the bare essentials with.
Then away you go. Maybe you should start off fully dressed and just shed a few items of clothing as you go? Or maybe you want to skinny-dip from the start, among forest ferns and watched only by colourful birds and inquisitive butterflies?
There are 11 pools along the 5km trail, which usually takes about 4 hours to complete. But how long you want to spend on the trail is entirely up to you.
The crystal-clear rock pools all have catchy names, like the Bikini pool, the Topless pool, the Bottomless pool, the Halfway pool, the Boobs pool, the Fantasy pool and, finally, the rather rudely named Kaalgat pool (kaalgat is the Afrikaans slang equivalent of bare-arsed).
Just don't get too caught up in the freedom of the trail and miss the beautiful waterfalls of the Cataract pool.
Did You Know?
TTravel tips & planning info
Who to contact
Tsitsikamma Lodge
Tel: 27 (0)42 280 3802
Email: reservations@riverhotels.com
How to get here
From Port Elizabeth take the N2 highway to Humansdorp. Tsitsikamma Lodge is signposted on the right.
Best time to visit
Unless you're very hardy or a masochist, summer is the optimum time to shed your clothes on the Striptease Trail.
Things to do
You’re bang in the middle of the famous Garden Route so there’s lots to do. But you’ll find it hard to tear yourself away from the surrounding beauty and tranquility.
Where to stay
The multi-award-winning Tsitsikamma Lodge is the obvious choice – it’s gorgeous.
What will it cost?
If you’re a lodge guest, the trail is free. Tsitsikamma Lodge's log cabins cost approx. R750 to R950 per person, per night. Children under 5 sharing with parents stay free.
What to pack?
Evidently not much except sunscreen.
Length of stay
The trail takes about 4 hours – but that will depend on you.
What to eat
Tsitsikamma Lodge has excellent home-cooked meals. If you want to braai (barbeque) on your private deck, the lodge will send all the ingredients needed to your cabin.
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